FISSLER BLUE-POINT Dear Customer, Contents Page 1. Safety instructions ..............................19 2. Description of the pressure cooker ..................................21 3. The blue-point pressure cooker safety systems............................22 4. About the pressure cooker ....................22 5. How the pressure cooker works ..............23 6. Before using for the first time ................23 7. Basic information ................................23 8. The pressure cooking process .........
FISSLER BLUE-POINT 1. Safety instructions • Read the Instructions for Use carefully before using your pressure cooker for the first time. Do not permit anyone who is not familiar with these Instructions to use the cooker. • Keep children away from the pressure cooker when it is being used. • Only use the pressure cooker for the purposes described in the Instructions for Use.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT • Pressure cookers are under pressure when in use! Not adhering to the Instructions for Use can lead to burns and scalding. Make sure that the cooker is properly closed before it is heated up (see Chapter 7). • Keep an eye on the pressure cooker while cooking, especially the indicator rod. Regulate the energy level so that the indicator rod does not rise above the desired cooking setting. In this case, if the energy level is not decreased, steam will escape through the valve.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT 2. Description of the pressure cooker 13.Base with integrated base stamp. Base for optimum heat absorption, distribution and storage See Fig. A The Super Thermic base is suited for use on gas and electric stoves (solid burners or glass ceramic cooking surfaces). 1. Fissler safety handle for safe handling 2. Ergonomically designed safety slide for determining the cooking method, releasing steam, and unlocking the cooker 3.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT 3. The blue-point pressure cooker safety systems • Control valve unit: 1. with the indicator rod with markings for the Gentle Setting and the Speed Setting 2. with pressure limitation function (If the Speed Setting is exceeded, the control valve automatically shuts off, at a maximum of 1.5 bar.) • Fissler Euromatic: 1. for automatic depressurizing of the cooker 2. as a residual pressure block (When the safety slide is under pressure, it is blocked by the valve gate and cannot be opened.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT 5. How the pressure cooker works 7. Basic information Steam is formed in the closed cooker, which must always contain a certain amount of liquid. Air is expelled through the Fissler Euromatic, which then closes automatically. See Fig. C The pressure in the cooker is built up, the temperature increases, and the indicator rod rises. Now you have to turn down the burner. See Fig. D When the desired cooking setting has been reached, the actual cooking time begins.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT You can use the pressure cooker for almost any kind of cooking: boiling, braising, steaming and browning. Cooking without the inset Make sure that you always have the proper amount in the pressure cooker when it is closed. The volume indicator inside the cooker will help you when adding liquids. See Fig. I See Fig. H Maximum volume: The maximum volume for common foods is 2/3 of the pressure cooker’s capacity (upper mark). For foods which swell or foam (e.g.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT full. In the case of foods which swell or foam a great deal, only half full. First place the soup in the cooker, leaving it uncovered, and bring to a boil two or three times, so that you can scoop off the foam, stir, and then close the cooker.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT 8. The pressure cooking process To begin cooking Place the pressure cooker on the proper burner: Pressure cooker diam. 18 cm 22 cm 26 cm Burner diam. 14.5 cm 18 cm 21 or 22 cm, 18 cm Always begin with the burner at high. When using a gas stove, make sure that the flame does not go beyond the edge of the pot base. When cooking begins, the temperature rises and the process begins automatically.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT Important: Never force the cooker open. It may only be opened if the indicator rod has fallen back into its socket completely, no more steam is escaping, and the safety slide can be easily moved to the end position . Always shake the cooker before you open it. This will prevent pockets of steam which might be caught within the food from spattering up when the pressure cooker is opened.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT the safety slide and shake the cooker gently. Repeat this until no escaping steam can be seen or heard and the safety slide can be easily moved into the open position . Then open the cooker. Also wash the valve base seal and the silicone membrane. Opening during cooking If the control valve is dirty, remove the entire unit. To do so, loosen the screw in the inside of the lid, using a coin, for example.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT 10. Questions and answers Problem Possible reason How to correct problem The Fissler Euromatic expels steam longer than usual at the beginning. The safety slide is not in the closed position . Push the safety slide into the closed position . The Fissler Euromatic valve or its Oring is soiled or damaged. Clean or replace these parts. The cooker is not closed properly. Close cooker properly. The pressure cooker is not on a burner of the correct size.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT Problem Possible reason How to correct problem The control valve unit is not attached correctly and firmly. Attach the control valve unit correctly, and screw it firmly in place. The O-ring for the fastening screw is defective, incorrectly mounted or missing. Attach an intact O-ring correctly on the fastening screw. The valve base seal is missing. Insert the valve base seal. The safety slide is not in the closed position . Move the safety slide to the closed position .
FISSLER BLUE-POINT Problem The handles are loose. Possible reason How to correct problem The control valve unit is damaged. Turn off the burner and let the pressure cooker cool down. Replace the control valve unit with a new replacement part. The screws for the handles are not firmly tightened. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver. If you think something is wrong, turn the burner off and let the pressure cooker cool down. Note: If a part is defective, do not continue to use your pressure cooker.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT 11. Replacement parts Please note: Depending on how often you use your pressure cooker, you should replace the rubber gasket, the silicone membrane, the O-ring for the Euromatic, and the valve base seal every 1-2 years. In case of damage (tears or cracks, deformation on the edge, hardening or discoloration), these parts should be replaced immediately. Failure to do so may affect proper functioning and safety.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT Description Diameter Ordering number Euromatic incl. O-ring All sizes 11 631 00 750 O-ring for Euromatic All sizes 11 631 00 760 18 cm 22 cm 26 cm 38 617 00 205 38 667 00 205 38 687 00 205 Rubber gasket The O-ring of the Euromatic is detached/attached on the inner side of the lid. First push the safety slide forward toward the open position , which will make it easier to change the O-ring. Make sure that the gasket lies completely in its groove.
FISSLER BLUE-POINT 12. Cooking times The cooking times shown here are intended as guidelines and apply to an amount suitable for 4 portions, cooked at the Speed Setting. Using the Gentle Setting will increase the cooking time by about 50 %, but this will still be far less than would be necessary with conventional cooking. The exact cooking times depend upon the size and freshness of the food. It won’t take long for you to develop a feeling for this. Meat Beef Stroganoff....................................
FISSLER BLUE-POINT Sauerkraut ......................................2-3 Min. Vegetables, mixed ..............................5-6 Min. Legumes Peas, whole, unshelled, not presoaked ................................45-55 Min. Peas, whole, unshelled, presoaked ....................................12-15 Min. Peas, shelled, whole, not presoaked ....................................15 Min. Large lentils, unshelled, not presoaked ................................10-15 Min. Large lentils, unshelled, presoaked ........
